The author reflects on their 2023 predictions for Star Citizen, admitting that their accuracy was mixed. While some predictions, such as the disastrous patch launch and the exciting Squadron 42 update, were correct, others, like the release of the Vulcan renderer and server meshing, did not come to fruition as expected.
The author reflects on their predictions for Star Citizen in 2023 and admits that their predictions were a mix of accurate and inaccurate. They initially predicted that patch 3.18 would not go live for a while due to stability issues, and while it did not go live until March, the launch was disastrous. They also hoped for the release of the Vulcan renderer in patch 3.19, but it did not come out at all in 2023.
The author had predicted that server meshing would be released by the end of 2023, but they acknowledge that the chances of that happening were slim. They did, however, mention that a playable version of Pyro, a new location, was demonstrated as a demo to appease players. They also correctly predicted that a demo of server meshing would be showcased at CitizenCon, which turned out to be a highlight of the event.
Regarding Squadron 42, the author predicted that there would not be much information released about it in 2023, and they were correct. However, at CitizenCon, a massive trailer and update on Squadron 42 was revealed, generating significant excitement and speculation.
The author’s prediction that Theaters of War was dead turned out to be partially true, as it was not being actively developed, but there were mentions of potentially resuming work on it. They also predicted that patch 3.19 might be the last patch before a major update, but this did not come to fruition.
Overall, the author acknowledges that 2023 was a mixed year for Star Citizen, with a disastrous patch launch, but also a highly anticipated and well-received CitizenCon. They express hope that the promises made at CitizenCon, such as Pyro and server meshing, will be realized in the next six months, making the game closer to the envisioned future.